Tag Archive for: mental health

The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents

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By: Collett Smart

A shortage of healthy touch can have detrimental effects on our health and wellbeing, even leading to psychologically damaging effects.
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“A Good Night’s Sleep Starts as Soon as We Wake Up,” Says Sleep Researcher

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By: Amy Cheng

The amount of light we’re exposed to during the day can impact our quality of sleep, an academic researching circadian systems has said.
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9 Ideas for Screen Time Balance

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By: Collett Smart

Nature is known to provide cognitive benefits and enhance our overall physical and mental wellbeing. Yet, for some tweens, spending too much time on technology, sees them not getting enough exercise or spending enough time outdoors. So how do we help our young people create a healthy screen time balance?  Read more

Feeling Unmotivated – And How to Deal With It

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By: Danni Synot

I have a confession to make. Sometimes I have days when I just can’t be bothered. I mean really can’t be bothered. Read more

If I’m Anxious, Does That Make My Faith Weak? – Author Nikki Thompson

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By: Laura Bennett

When you believe so strongly in the goodness of God and the peace that Jesus brings to our lives, what do you – when as a person of faith – you also experience deep, unrelenting anxiety that doesn’t seem to lift? 
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The Renewed Search For Meaning

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By: McCrindle

A major event like a pandemic can cause a reassessment of life. From relationships to work and even where people live. As a result of extended lockdowns, people have realised that a slower pace of life and return to a simpler life is desirable. Read more

Pandemic Pain: Survey Reveals Australian Youths’ Biggest Worries

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By: Michael Crooks

In what may not come as a surprise, COVID-19 tops the worry list of young Australians. Read more

Mental Health Month Movie Challenge

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By: Ally Barnes

As many have travelled through lockdown, the realities of mental health have come to the forefront of our lives. Read more

Finding Peace in an Upside Down World

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By: Lorrene McClymont

I haven’t been sure about what to write about this week. I am feeling weary. Read more

Barry Conrad on the Arts Industry Rollercoaster Ride and His Career Reset

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By: Laura Bennett

The flux of last year caused a lot of people to reflect and rethink their priorities and for Australian singer, songwriter and actor Barry Conrad it prompted a reset of his career and a reminder of his abilities as an artist. Read more